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using-tmux-for-interactive-commands
Use when you need to run interactive CLI tools (vim, git rebase -i, Python REPL, etc.) that require real-time input/output - provides tmux-based approach for controlling interactive sessions through detached sessions and send-keys
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# Using tmux for Interactive Commands
## Overview
Interactive CLI tools (vim, interactive git rebase, REPLs, etc.) cannot be controlled through standard bash because they require a real terminal. tmux provides detached sessions that can be controlled programmatically via `send-keys` and `capture-pane`.
## When to Use
**Use tmux when:**
- Running vim, nano, or other text editors programmatically
- Controlling interactive REPLs (Python, Node, etc.)
- Handling interactive git commands (`git rebase -i`, `git add -p`)
- Working with full-screen terminal apps (htop, etc.)
- Commands that require terminal control codes or readline